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Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

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Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into Harvey's floodwaters since the rains started to save endangered livestock.

"We have a talent that a lot don't have, and we try to donate our talent wherever it's needed," Chance Ward said Wednesday.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they plan to keep going until they're no longer needed.SLIDESHOW: Animals in Hurricane Harvey

Tarkington native Chance Ward and his 17-year-old son, Rowdy Ward, have been swimming their horses into flood waters in Liberty County since Harvey's rains began, to rescue endangered livestock. Ward said they

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

Photo: @shea_the_golden_retriever

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As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

Photo: @nancykat12

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People walk dogs through flooded streets as the effects of Hurricane Henry are seen August 26, 2017 in Galveston, Texas. Hurricane Harvey left a trail of devastation Saturday after the most powerful storm to hit the US mainland in over a decade slammed into Texas, destroying homes, severing power supplies and forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee. less

People walk dogs through flooded streets as the effects of Hurricane Henry are seen August 26, 2017 in Galveston, Texas. Hurricane Harvey left a trail of devastation Saturday after the most powerful storm to ... more

Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP/Getty Images

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Cattle stand in a field flooded during Hurricane Harvey, outside of Rockport, Texas, Aug. 26, 2017. Emergency officials reported heavy building damage in Port Aransas and in Rockport on Saturday, with shredded trees and blown-off roofs. less

Cattle stand in a field flooded during Hurricane Harvey, outside of Rockport, Texas, Aug. 26, 2017. Emergency officials reported heavy building damage in Port Aransas and in Rockport on Saturday, with shredded ... more

Photo: TAMIR KALIFA, NYT

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As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

Photo: Instagram/finnyboy_baileygirl

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As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

Photo: Instagram/chewiedood

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As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

As Hurricane Harvey descends on Houston, residents braving the rain are sharing photos of flooding, damage, and their storm setups.

Photo: Instagram/htown_bennie

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Brad Gray walks with his dog near TX-35 and Market Street in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Gray said he owns a boat at the marina and was going from the shelter to inspect the condition of his boat. less

Brad Gray walks with his dog near TX-35 and Market Street in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. Gray said he owns a boat at the marina and was going from the ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Reagan Jones, left, and Joel Gutowsky carry a cabinet out of the garage and into a U-Haul, as residents near Greenwood and Riveredge Streets prepared to evacuate their homes because of the predicted flooding from the Brazos River from Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Richmond. Last May, this area was also under water from flooding. less

Reagan Jones, left, and Joel Gutowsky carry a cabinet out of the garage and into a U-Haul, as residents near Greenwood and Riveredge Streets prepared to evacuate their homes because of the predicted flooding ... more

Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle

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Patsy Dressler and her dog Bozzo evacuate the Bay City Civic Center in a school bus before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.

Patsy Dressler and her dog Bozzo evacuate the Bay City Civic Center in a school bus before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas.

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle

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Brianna Solis, left, and her sister Emily hold their kittens, Tiger and Glory Mae respectively, as they wait to evacuate the Bay City Civic Center before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Bay City, Texas. less

Brianna Solis, left, and her sister Emily hold their kittens, Tiger and Glory Mae respectively, as they wait to evacuate the Bay City Civic Center before Hurricane Harvey made landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in ... more

Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle

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Dr. Macon Ware walks his two dogs Lu Lu and Hanna on Mechanic Street hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston. Ware was evacuated from his home at Crystal Beach in Bolivar Peninsula Thursday. less

Dr. Macon Ware walks his two dogs Lu Lu and Hanna on Mechanic Street hours before Hurricane Harvey is scheduled to make landfall Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, in Galveston. Ware was evacuated from his home at Crystal ... more

Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle

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Shrimp crew dock at the Brownsville Shrimp Basin Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, as Tropical Storm Harvey approaches the Texas coast. The National Hurricane Center said Thursday afternoon that Harvey is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday before it reaches the middle Texas coast. less

Shrimp crew dock at the Brownsville Shrimp Basin Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, as Tropical Storm Harvey approaches the Texas coast. The National Hurricane Center said Thursday afternoon that Harvey is expected to ... more

Photo: Miguel Roberts, Associated Press

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Lana Mehrtens walks her dog, Scout, for the first time in three days on the beach after Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.

Lana Mehrtens walks her dog, Scout, for the first time in three days on the beach after Hurricane Harvey on Saturday, August 25, 2017 in Galveston.

Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle

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Taylor Porter loads her pet cat and dog into her car as she and her boyfriend get ready to leave Port Aransas on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. The residents of Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and other surrounding gulf coast towns braced for the impending landfall of Hurricane Harvey on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. Concerns over the growing tropical storm has moved officials to ask citizens to voluntarily leave Corpus Christi. Port Aransas was under a mandatory evacuation though some residents have opted to ride out the storm. less

Taylor Porter loads her pet cat and dog into her car as she and her boyfriend get ready to leave Port Aransas on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. The residents of Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and other surrounding gulf ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News

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Taylor Porter carries her pet cat to her car as she and her boyfriend get ready to leave Port Aransas on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. The residents of Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and other surrounding gulf coast towns braced for the impending landfall of Hurricane Harvey on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. Concerns over the growing tropical storm has moved officials to ask citizens to voluntarily leave Corpus Christi. Port Aransas was under a mandatory evacuation though some residents have opted to ride out the storm. less

Taylor Porter carries her pet cat to her car as she and her boyfriend get ready to leave Port Aransas on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017. The residents of Corpus Christi, Port Aransas and other surrounding gulf coast ... more